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Sqlar support for File Library
Source: directus/directus#24429 · opened by @sorcix
Summary The sqlite project describes [Sqlar as a standard for file storage within the sqlite database]( Using a standard table format allows other tools (like the sqlite cli) to add/list/extract files. If Directus would optionally support Sqlar as a backend for the File Library, it would be unnecessary to use a separate uploads folder when using Sqlite. Basic Example _No response_ Motivation Having all your data, including uploaded files, inside a single Sqlite database makes backups and migrations very easy. Sqlite [claims to be faster than the filesystem]( when used for small files, but Sqlar handles multi gigabyte files fine too. Detailed Design Existing File Browser and uploads infrastructure, using sqlar as a backend. Requirements List Must Have: • Storing files in a sqlar table inside the Sqlite database. Should Have: Could Have: Won't Have: Drawbacks Database file size increases as files are added. The resulting size is similar to …
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